I first stumbled across Vanessa Pirotta's fascinating work involving whales through Twitter. She is an Australian based wild life conservationist working with cetaceans (a word that refers to whales, dolphins and porpoises). Her investigative work has led her to locations around the world collecting various data. She is most known for her research in collecting whale snot through the use of a customized collection system carried by drones. She is … [Read more...]
Hong Kong falls from number one spot for international investment
Research carried out by IP Global reveals that Hong Kong has fallen from the number one spot for active international investment. The UAE have surpassed Hong Kong for international investment for the first time since studies began. The study identifies where global investment has been invested worldwide. The UAE itself is projected to return 2% economic growth for 2018, with this rising to 3% in 2019, being one of the largest growths … [Read more...]
Americans Invited to Explore the set of Dundee in Latest Tourism Push
Tourism Australia has launched the next phase of its Dundee campaign with a series of videos inviting Americans to book a trip Down Under and visit the ‘set’ of the movie. Starring Aussie actor Luke Hemsworth, the videos will take US travellers on an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the Dundee movie backlot, showcasing the breadth of spectacular and unique experiences on offer across Australia. This second phase of activity, Visit the … [Read more...]
Evolution of the Smartwatch
Travel involves lists. Lots and lots of lists. Whether you plan your itinerary in your head, on paper, or on a smart phone or laptop, any well-seasoned traveller knows that when you’re not enjoying the sights and sounds of your latest destination, you will be making a list and checking it twice. Tickets, luggage, hotel bookings, flight times, important phone numbers, trip details … when you commit to travel plans, there’s a list waiting around … [Read more...]
Travel plans for Soccer Fans: Must See Destinations
The most watched and followed game in the world is soccer. The world is filled with thousands of soccer fans, professionals and amateurs who would do anything to remain part of this fun-filled game. This is undoubtedly the reason as to why betting sites such as Rivalo Deportes are on the rise. So if you live and breathe soccer and wouldn't mind showcasing your loyalty and enthusiasm through global travels, why not share the love? Here is a … [Read more...]
Franconia Notch – an easy day trip from Boston
One of my favorite things to do when I used to live in Boston was to spend the weekend in one of the adjoining states. I'd load my car with my dog, grab a backpack and head out to either the Green Mountains in New Hampshire or the White Mountains in Vermont. Because the states in the US northeast are so small, getting there was all too easy. So when I visited Boston recently for a conference, I decided to extend my stay through the weekend and … [Read more...]
Experiencing the Real Nevis Through Artisan Dining and Locally Run Inns
Situated in the refreshing trade wind breezes of the Leeward Island chain in the West Indies, Nevis remains authentically Caribbean eschewing the homogenization that has befallen so many other island destinations. This means absolutely no strip development, fast food chains, casinos, or stoplights and only one international brand resort on this 36 square mile island. Nevis's 12,000 residents live in villages where no buildings exceed the height … [Read more...]
5 of the Best Spontaneous Weekend Getaways
Often, the best trips are the last-minute getaways, we plan for those spare weekends when we want to get away for it all for just a couple of days. Weekend breaks are a great way to take time out with friends and family whether you are looking for a weekend of culture, rest and relaxation or simply one to break up the working week. Below you’ll discover five of the best destinations for the spontaneous weekend away. Bulgaria An … [Read more...]
Men’s Spring & Summer Collection from Craghoppers
With a trip to Thailand planned to celebrate Songkran (the Thai New Year's festival, which thankfully involves lots of water fights during the warmest time of the year in Thailand), I grabbed a couple of lightweight clothes to wear in Thailand's notorious intense and oppressive tropical heat and humidity. One day I spotted the heat index at 115F equivalent to 46C. First up was the Craghoppers Bermera travel shirt - created with InsectShield … [Read more...]
James Asquith, Youngest to Visit all 196
An accomplishment certainly worth highlighting - world traveler, James Asquith remarkably completed visiting all 196 UN recognized countries by the time he was just 24. An even more remarkable was he started this epic and ultimate road trip when he was just 18. Recently we had a chance to ask him a few questions about his time on the road (he no longer has a permanent home) and he recently built and launched an app that has introduced an … [Read more...]
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